Waterbury Homes Face Flood Buyouts | Montpelier News

Four homes in Waterbury are set for demolition under a federal buyout program targeting flood-prone properties, with two already torn down and two more next in line — but progress is stalled as the town waits on FEMA funding. Repeated floods since 2011 have forced residents to choose between costly elevations or selling out via FEMA’s buyout program, which lets homeowners exit at pre-flood value. For some, like Lugene Pitman, it’s been a lifesaver after years of unlivable flooding; others, like Rick and Karen Weston, chose to invest heavily in elevating their homes instead. Meanwhile, the town eyes bigger fixes — like lowering a field to absorb floodwaters — while others make small, practical upgrades to survive the next big storm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73d818c8b7d0d5e2